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As we move closer to the vibrant summer season in Maastricht, MSM is proud to celebrate a semester defined by high-impact collaboration and academic momentum. We are currently focused on finishing the term strong, building on the vibrant energy that began with Maastricht’s Carnival and our recent celebrations of International Women’s Day. Our commitment to "learning beyond the classroom" has been front and center. We recently highlighted the success of the MSM Mentorship Programme, where alumni Steven van Wyk and Lili Zhang reflect upon the invaluable insights into leadership, culture, and professional confidence they have gained through direct industry connections. Furthermore, the MSM SDG Challenge 2026 pushed our students to acts as consultants for real companies, developing actionable solutions for the SDG’s, bridging the gap between theory and global impact. Internationally, our mission to build capacity continues with the official launches of the Greening Ethiopia project, the ENHANCE initiative in Indonesia, and the EREVETS project in Sierra Leone. These global partnerships reinforce MSM’s dedication to fostering sustainable innovation and strengthening vocational excellence across emerging economies. Looking ahead, we are eager to connect with the next generation of global leaders with the new programmes starting in 2026. Recruitment for our residential degree programmes is still in full swing, and we invite prospective students to consider the upcoming scholarship deadline of 10 April 2026 for our Master in Management and Full-time MBA programmes. Our team is looking forward to travel all around the world, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Nairobi. Whether we meet you abroad or online, we look forward to discussing how MSM can help you shape a sustainable future. We extend our warmest wishes to the entire MSM community. Let’s keep this momentum going as we head toward a successful conclusion of the semester. Dr. Diederik de Boer |
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MSM-SDG Challenge 2026: From ideas to impact |
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MSM’s Master in Management and Full-time MBA students recently participated in the MSM-SDG Challenge 2026, bringing together students, companies, and sustainability-driven innovation. The challenge proved to be a powerful platform where academic knowledge meets real-world impact. |
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International Women's Day at MSM |
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To mark the 2026 International Women's Day we invited recipients of the Women Ambassadorship Scholarship to share insights into their personal stories, the barriers they may have encountered while pursuing education and careers, and how they challenge gender inequality in their own authentic ways. |
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Official kick-off of Greening Ethiopia project held in Addis Ababa |
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The official kick-off of the Greening Ethiopia project took place on the morning of 27 January 2026 in Addis Ababa. The meeting brought together 35 participants from Ethiopian partner universities, the Ministry of Education, the private sector, the European Union, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and project partners Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from Italy and project lead MSM-UM from the Netherlands. |
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ENHANCE Project officially launched in Indonesia |
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The ENHANCE project strengthens sustainability in higher education by connecting European and Indonesian universities through capacity building, curriculum development, and collaborative innovation. |
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EREVETS Project officially launched in Sierra Leone |
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The EREVETS project was officially launched in Sierra Leone through a kick-off mission bringing together international and national partners, education institutions, government, and private sector stakeholders. |
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Student Spotlight: Frances Ezcurra, Growing a career while pursuing the Global Online MBA |
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Frances Ezcurra started the MSM Global Online MBA in August 2024. Now that she has completed the majority of the programme’s courses, it is a great moment to reflect on her journey so far. |
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Learning beyond the classroom: How the MSM Mentorship program helped Full-time MBA students Steven van Wyk and Lili Zhang |
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As part of the Full-time MBA experience, the MSM Mentorship Programme connects students with experienced professionals who offer guidance, perspective, and real-world insight at a pivotal moment in their careers. At MSM, mentorship is more than just a programme, it’s a shared journey of learning, reflection, and professional growth. |
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Opinion column: Do we still need to teach decision-making in the era of A.I? |
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How do organisations really value decision-making? Reflecting on his first job and an unexpectedly reductionist evaluation system, Patrick revisits why human judgment remains a core leadership skill, even in the age of AI. |
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Opinion Column: Sustainability is happening |
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This opinion piece argues that sustainability is no longer a future concern but a present-day business reality. It highlights the risks climate change poses to companies while showing how sustainability, innovation, and green growth can become powerful drivers of competitiveness and long-term value creation. |
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New and upcoming programmes |
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Scholarship deadline for the Master in Management and Full-time MBA programmes Global Online MBA Master in Management Full-time MBA Short Executive Programmes – upcoming deadlines |
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Upcoming events |
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Webinar | How to finance your Global Online MBA MSM World Tour: Meet us in Vietnam MSM World Tour: Meet us in Singapore Webinar | Bridging study and career: Explore MSM's Career and Personal Development Track (CPDT) MSM World Tour: Meet us in Jakarta MSM World Tour: Meet us in Nairobi |
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MSM videos |
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Watch our latest Webinar, "What is the real ROI of a Full-time MBA? Hear it from our alumni" hosted by Hermina Kooyman and Alina Prapagic Click on the image below to watch the video. |
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